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OCD and Sensory Issues: Understanding the Connection
Yusra Shah
Why can’t I stop thinking about my breathing?
Jill Webb
Why Can’t I Stop Focusing on My Swallowing?
Jill Webb
What is Somatic OCD? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Sensorimotor (Somatic) OCD: Symptoms and Treatment
Fjolla Arifi
Proper tongue position: Somatic OCD and fixating on tongue posture
Yusra Shah
Understanding Anxiety Itching: Why It Happens and How to Manage It
Fjolla Arifi
Shallow breathing: causes, effects, and how to cope
Yusra Shah
I’m constantly counting my steps. Is it OCD?
Elle Warren
Fears about staring
Stacy Quick, LPC
Fears about chewing
Kristin Jones, LCSW
Fear of proximity
Andrew Moeller, LMHC
Fears or Worries about Breathing
Melissa Pickett, LPCC
Fears about swallowing
Melanie Dideriksen LPC, CAADC
The Best Treatment Options for Somatic OCD
Dr. Keara Valentine
“I Was Not Doing What I Wanted to Be Doing”: Mollie’s OCD Journey
Patrick McGrath, PhD
What Are Somatic OCD Exposures? Explanation and Examples
Dr. Keara Valentine
Somatic OCD: Intrusive Thoughts, Diagnosis and Therapy Options
Patrick McGrath, PhD
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